Uganda Gorilla Safari

• You will be picked up by our guide from the airport/your hotel in Entebbe/Kampala/Kigali after an early morning breakfast at 07:00hrs. You will be briefed about the whole safari before you travel to Bwindi Impenetrable which is found in the southwestern part of Uganda. Along the way there is a local drum and craft making community so you will have a visit here. • Then a stopover at the Equator to take photos, also feel free to buy some crafts and souvenirs as you head to Mbarara town where you will have your lunch from. • Thereafter, proceed to Bwindi whereby you will arrive in the late afternoon. • Check in at the lodge, relax in the evening and have Dinner. Accommodation: Mahogany springs/Chameleon Hill or Silver back lodge/Buhoma lodge (Luxury) or Gorilla Mist Camp/Bakiga Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge (Midrange) or Ruhija Gorilla friends camp/Rushaga Gorilla Camp (Budget)

• After an early morning breakfast, drive to the park headquarters where you will be briefed by the park rangers about what to do and not to do while in the park, also you will be divided in group of 8. • After continue and start off gorilla trekking these gentle giants as directed by the rangers. • This is a memorable and an amazing experience watching the Mountain gorillas feed, play around and also do their day to day activities. This activity can take 2 hours or even up to 8 hours since its dependent on the location and movement of the gorillas. Also expect to walk long distances in muddy and steep conditions- this will require you to have a walking stick. On meeting the gorillas you will spend one hour with them as you take photos. • Later, return back to the lodge and in the evening you may choose to relax at the lodge or visit the Batwa community which will expose you to their culture basing on how they live, dance, and also hearing stories concerning their culture which will leave you amazed. • Have dinner and overnight. Accommodation: Mahogany springs/Chameleon Hill/Silver back lodge/Buhoma lodge (Luxury), Gorilla Mist Camp/Bakiga Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge (Midrange), Ruhija Gorilla friends camp/Rushaga Gorilla Camp (Budget)

• Start your day with a tasty breakfast and check-out from the lodge and start off your journey to Kibale National Park. A lot will be enjoyed on this thrilling journey including the scenery in Kabale. • You will have a stop to take photo if there is need as you continue to Kibale arriving late evening. Proceed and check in at the lodge, have dinner before you sleep you could opt for an evening forest walk where you will be able to see some bush babies (this is based on the accommodation facility you are using). • Thereafter return to the lodge and rest since you will be having a long interesting tomorrow. Luxury Accommodation: Primate Lodge/Ndali Lodge/Mountains of the Moon Kyaninga Lodge(Super luxury), Ndali lodge/Primate lodge/Kibale Forest lodge(Luxury), Mountains of the moon/Chimpanzee Guest House(Mid-range), Kibale Forest Camp/Rwenzori View Guest House(Budget)

• After your early morning breakfast, proceed to the park for Chimpanzee tracking, it is an amazing experience. • You will also have an opportunity to see beautiful birds and other primates such as the White and Black colobus monkeys, Baboons, L’Hoest’s monkeys, Grey cheeked mangabeys among others. • On meeting the chimpanzees, it will be amazing as you will watch them jump on different branches, watch them feed and play, you will also see nests in which they rest/sleep. • Take enough photos but with your camera flash off. • Later return back for lunch at the lodge. • Evening free for rest • Dinner and overnight at Lodge

• Have an early breakfast, Check-out leaving the “Switzerland of Uganda” behind and start your journey back to Kampala passing through rolling hills with terraces and also you will have a great time viewing the lush vegetation of the different areas you will go through. • Have lunch in Mbarara and another stop will be at Mbambire drum makers point. • After buying some of these drums, continue to Kampala arriving late afternoon. • The guide will drop you off to the hotel or at the airport to catch your flight back home.